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Description
This activity is either for information only, has other means of registration, or not available for online registration. Please contact us during regular business hours if you have questions.
To register for Paddle Power Camp, please visit AlderCreek.com. You can also learn more and register by calling (503)-285-0464.
This five-day course for kids 10-14 provides instruction through play in paddling safety, maneuvering, bracing, rescues, hydrology and more!
Campers will learn about kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards (SUP) as well as water safety and best practices. Journeys within the Willamette River add to the adventure of learning new skills! The exuberance and natural learning ability of kids never fails to keep the instructors' on their toes and their creative caps on.
- Fun games in kayaks, canoes, and standup paddleboards
- Introduction to basic equipment
- Basic body mechanics and efficiency of stroke
- Forward and reverse paddling
- Sweep strokes
- Draw strokes
- Turning on the move
- Edging while turning
- Wet exits
- Introduction to basic safety
Paddle Power Camp will be offered in 9 sessions this summer at George Rogers Park. Open to ages 10-14. Camp runs Monday-Friday 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Session dates are-
- 6/29-7/3
- 7/6-7/10
- 7/13-7/17
- 7/20-7/24
- 7/27-7/31
- 8/3-8/7
- 8/10-8/14
- 8/17-8/21
- 8/24-8/28
Age Category
Youth
Instructor
. Alder Creek
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